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L200 MJE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,992 mi
Last recorded114,992 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 MJE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 114,992 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 114,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 114,992 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 111,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2021 107,386 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r front & rear leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s entire chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front to rear exhaust start distorting & & has slight leaks

Fail 8 Jan 2021 107,383 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced entire inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced entire inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r front & rear leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s entire chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front to rear exhaust start distorting & & has slight leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to both rears all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subrame and various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,256 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 84,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail centre bearing mount (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 81,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,671 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrsion

Fail 15 Nov 2016 78,664 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box link arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box link arm (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrsion

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,897 miles

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2015 71,880 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box area (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,056 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 64,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,484 miles

offside front steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,284 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 55,284 miles

Centre Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper loose

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,152 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,603 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,914 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 31,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,719 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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L200 MJE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L200 MJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L200 MJE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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